On 19 November, WWII veteran Peter Smoothy will celebrate his 100th birthday. On 6 June 1944 Peter Smoothy was one of the 156,000 allied servicemen that took part in the Invasion of Normandy as part of Operation Overlord. Peter was one a crew of 99 on a Landing Ship Tank LST 215 which headed across…
Born on 11 November 1924 John King celebrates his 100 birthday on 11 November 2024 – Armistice Day. John joined the Royal Navy in 1943 and was drafted on to HMS Janus which was involved in the bombardments of both coasts of Italy. He was a sight-setter on the warship’s stern gun, manning the range…
WWII veterans were driven to Shropshire to meet the master distiller who created a commemorative 80th anniversary D Day dark rum. The Taxi Charity for Military Veterans took a groups of veterans for a couple of days break in Shropshire which included a visit to meet the Distinct Distillers team who have been selling ‘44’…
A rescued ex polo pony will enjoy her retirement in 100 acres of outstanding natural beauty at a care home for adults with learning disabilities. Care provider Diagrama Foundation, the charity which runs Duckyls Farm near East Grinstead has welcomed Morocha a 22 year old Argentinian Thoroughbred ex polo pony, as a companion for their…
Delegates assembled in Birmingham for the 2024 Positive Voices Conference to talk about self-advocacy for people with learning disabilities and autism. The Positive Voices Conference was held on October 2- 3 at the Conference Aston, in Birmingham and attracted almost 100 attendees, including people with learning disabilities and autism, self-advocates, support staff, and healthcare professionals.…
Funding from Kent Community Foundation allows volunteers to transform neglected spaces into community gardens Wilderness to Wonderland tidies, plants and maintains neglected public spaces in Margate. Funding from Kent Community Foundation has helped them to transform unused spaces into wonderful, colourful enticing areas which have brightened up the town and improved the feeling of civic…
Grant Makers Kent Community Foundation hosted a garden party in Egerton to thank its supporters. Professional grant-maker Kent Community Foundation hosted a garden party on 16 September to thank its supporters for contributing nearly £60 million in funding since 2001, which has been awarded to charitable organisations across Kent and Medway. Trustee and fund-holder Hugo…
On Friday 6 September, veterans and volunteers from the Taxi Charity for Military Veterans gathered at the Ambassador’s Residence in The Hague for a reception, at which UK Ambassador to the Netherlands Joanna Roper CMG presented Taxi Charity Dutch Adviser Frans Ammerlaan with an honorary MBE. His Majesty King Charles III awarded an honorary MBE…
The Taxi Charity for Military Veterans was amongst the thousands who enjoyed the Battle Proms at Highclere Castle on 3 August. On 3 August, WWII Veterans, Norrie Bartlett, Harry Rice, Mervyn Kersh and Marie Scott, post war veterans Vic Needham Crofton and Peter Gospel and Mike, Ken, David and Trevor from The Royal Hospital Chelsea…
Edinburgh letting agent Clan Gordon has once again been recognised with the prestigious EA Masters Gold Award, placing the agency among the top 5% of letting agencies in the UK. The ultimate recognition The EA Masters Gold rating signifies more than just a trophy – it represents a relentless pursuit of excellence in the property…